New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- The world economy is likely to stay resilient this year despite President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies, driven largely by heavy investments in artificial intelligence by companies in North America and Asia, the International Monetary Fund said in a report on Monday.

According to the IMF report, global economic growth is projected at 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027, from an estimated 3.3% expansion in 2025. The 2026 outlook has been revised up by 20 basis points from the October forecast, while the 2027 projection remains unchanged.

The world economy "continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty," IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinch...